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Overview
While Angkor Wat might steal the spotlight, Cambodia's second-largest city, Battambang, offers a captivating glimpse into local life and history. Trade the ancient temples for colonial streets, bustling markets, and a relaxed vibe such as sweltering stairs of Banan temple, bamboo train on the old track, Ship-Shaped mountain of Phnom Sampeau with active pagoda, Killing Caves and dusk with chilled drinks at Bat Cave.
What's included
Private tour in the AC minivan/SUV with professional guide and safe driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to Siem Reap
Admission to all sites listed in agenda
Included cold waters, wipes, gasoline, tool road and parking lots
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Soft Drinks/ Beers
Gratuities
What to expect
Battambang
5h
With 2 and half hours drive each from Siem Reap, the city of Battambang might not be the most well-known tourist destination in Cambodia, but with some of the friendliest locals and a couple of unique sites to see, you’ll find it well worth a spot on your itinerary. In this itinerary for Battambang, you’ll learn about cities the mythical history, ride the infamous bamboo train and see a natural spectacle as millions of bats fly out of their cave at twilight.
Wat Banan Temple
2h · Admission ticket included
Just over 20km to the south of Battambang, Phnom Banan is the best kept of the remaining Khmer ruins in the area, though again, when compared to Angkor Wat. To explore the site you have to climb the sweltering 358 stairs but worth a look. At the top are beautiful views of the winding Sangker River set amidst sugar palm trees, rice fields and green lush forest.
Phnom Sampeau
1h · Admission ticket included
A must-visit mountain in Battambang, Phnom Sampeau is a natural and historical site situated about 12 kilometres away from Battambang city. Its name, meaning 'Ship Mountain', is due to its ship-like shape when viewed from a distance. The mountain has active pagoda, holy shrines and Killing Cave with skulls, skeletons from the dark time of Khmer Rouge Regime.
Killing Caves Of Phnom Sampeau
1h · Admission ticket included
A historical site located in Phnom Sampeau mountain. The killing caves of Phnom Sampeau are a Khmer Rouge execution site and they killed their victims on top of the cave at the rim of a daylight shaft or ceiling hole and then threw the dead body into the cave.
Battambang Bat Caves
1h · Admission ticket included
Nestled at the foot of Phnom Sampeou mountain, about 11 kilometers from Battambang town, the caves have become a popular tourist destination. As the sun begins to dip below the horizon, casting long shadows across the landscape, an excited buzz fills the air. Local vendors set up stalls selling snacks and drinks, while visitors jostle for the best viewing spot.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick up all the travelers from their respective hotels in Siem Reap. The driver and the tour guide will be holding a sign with the guest name on it.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is smart casual
Dress code is formal
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
